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Mobile networking
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December 10, 2008
10
Dec'08
EC commits €55m to protect kids from online abuse
The Safer Internet programme will fight grooming and bullying by making online software and mobile technologies more sophisticated and secure
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November 17, 2008
17
Nov'08
F-Secure enhances mobile security offering with remote phone locking
F-Secure has added data protection technology to its mobile security software system to protect information held on stolen smartphones.
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November 13, 2008
13
Nov'08
Ministry of Justice fails to find provider for prison mobile phone detection system
The Ministry of Justice has failed to find a suitable bidder for the provision of mobile phone detection equipment in prisons.
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October 20, 2008
20
Oct'08
Government considering national mobile user register
No decision has been made about requiring everyone who buys a mobile phone to register their identity on a national database, says the Home Office.
Government...
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September 29, 2008
29
Sep'08
More than 20% of second-hand phones contain sensitive data
Research reveals that more than 20% of second-hand mobiles and other mobile gadgets still contain sensitive information.
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September 08, 2008
08
Sep'08
M&S accused of obtaining whistleblower's mobile phone records
Update... Marks & Spencer's internal audit department had access to the private mobile phone records of the...
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August 26, 2008
26
Aug'08
Personal details of more than one million bank customers exposed
The personal bank details of more than one million people have been found on a computer sold on eBay last week. The data included bank account information, mobile phone numbers, dates of birth, e-mail addresses and signatures of customers of the ...
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August 12, 2008
12
Aug'08
Polish researcher breaks Nokia and mobile Java security
Security holes in the Java software used in the Nokia S40 handset could let hackers take control of the phone, a security researcher has claimed.
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June 12, 2008
12
Jun'08
Enterprise use of iPhone 3G raises iTunes security concerns
Businesses will need to assess how they support the iPhone in their enterprise IT strategy now that Apple has developed the iPhone 3G as a mobile platform...
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June 04, 2008
04
Jun'08
Microsoft survey warns RSI rising because of mobile working
IT workers are suffering an increasing number of cases of repetitive strain injury because of the increase in mobile working.
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April 24, 2008
24
Apr'08
Two thirds of Britons say they have been victims of mobile spam
Research commissioned by messaging security firm Cloudmark shows 66% of UK mobile phone users have received spam text messages.
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February 11, 2008
11
Feb'08
Data security fears increase among mobile phone users
Mobile phone users are increasingly worried that PC-based information security risks are threatening their phones, leaving network operators with a choice: protect customers against malware and other threats or lose their business.
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December 14, 2007
14
Dec'07
Go mobile for new business, banks told
Banks can expand business and hold off competition through cross-border money-transfer services supported by mobile phones, according to analyst firm Gartner.
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December 13, 2007
13
Dec'07
Retail banks can expand through mobile transfer, says Gartner
Retail banks can expand their businesses and hold off new competition through cross border money transfer services (MTSs) supported by mobile phones, according to analyst firm Gartner.
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November 21, 2007
21
Nov'07
Bucks and Milton Keynes Fire & Rescue adopts mobile e-document system
In a three-year, six-figure deal, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire and Rescue Service will use Consilium Technologies' TotalMobile system to produce electronic forms that can be completed with handheld devices.
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November 19, 2007
19
Nov'07
Alcatel-Lucent completes Long Term Evolution trials
Alcatel-Lucent and LG Electronics have completed Long Term Evolution (LTE) test calls using Alcatel-Lucent's LTE system and mobile device prototypes from LG. 3GPP LTE technology is being designed to provide higher data transfer speeds using less ...
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November 15, 2007
15
Nov'07
iPhone unfit for corporate e-mail, Gartner says
Experts believe that Apple's iPhone, released in the UK and Germany on 9 November, is not secure enough to access corporate e-mail systems - a sentiment endorsed by O2, the sole British mobile telephone network providing the device.
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November 07, 2007
07
Nov'07
Google announces mobile phone strategy
Google has finally announced its mobile phone strategy and it is not a new phone.
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November 05, 2007
05
Nov'07
8,500 mobile devices a year lost at airports
Businesses are undermining their network security according to a survey from IT security firm Safenet, which reported that some 8,500 mobile devices are left at airports.
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November 02, 2007
02
Nov'07
Companies' data is vulnerable to insecure road warriors - study
British firms are vulnerable to data leakage from insecure mobile workers, according to research from Dimension Data.
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October 30, 2007
30
Oct'07
UK companies have weak mobile security policy, says survey
Over a third (35%) of UK workers who use computers say IT security is left up to them when they are outside the workplace, according to research by YouGov.
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October 23, 2007
23
Oct'07
Mobile security top concern, but policy isn't enforced
Mobile security topped the mobility issues companies face, but results of a survey found many organisations are not putting security measures and policies in place.
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October 12, 2007
12
Oct'07
Corporate desktop users still the biggest security headache
Despite increased mobile working and IT outsourcing, firms fear network security threats via staff desktops the most.
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September 24, 2007
24
Sep'07
Weetabix rolls out wireless labelling plan
Food firm Weetabix has deployed a mobile barcode-labelling system at its four UK food manufacturing sites to help it comply with food labelling and traceability legislation.
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September 13, 2007
13
Sep'07
Never-ending public concert celebrates mobile's 20th
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September 13, 2007
13
Sep'07
Lloyds TSB to issue text warnings on overdrafts
Lloyds TSB is introducing a new mobile text service which will alert current account customers if they are nearly reaching or going over their overdraft limit.
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September 12, 2007
12
Sep'07
Ministry of Defence signs Blackberry deal
The Ministry of Defence has approved a secure Blackberry mobile data system supplied by BT.
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September 06, 2007
06
Sep'07
Mobile payment system for utility bills launched
A mobile texting service to pay bills has been launched by a partnership between Telrock Communications and cash and internet payments firm PayPoint.
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September 04, 2007
04
Sep'07
Pre-paid payment card fraud on the up, says Retail Decisions
Attempted fraud on pre-paid payment cards rose 50% in 2006, with mobile network owners increasingly at risk, according to Retail Decisions, a payment card issuer, processor and fraud prevention firm.
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August 31, 2007
31
Aug'07
Mobile workers shirking security responsibilities
As mobilisation increases, the security risks increase as a result of unsafe and sometimes reckless end-user behaviour
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August 24, 2007
24
Aug'07
Mobile delivers wins for Whitbread
Case study: when Whitbread Food Logistics wanted to streamline its operations, it turned to a set of mobile applications to connect delivery workers to business data
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August 22, 2007
22
Aug'07
Most mobile employees uninterested in mobile security
Most employees with mobile data access are uninterested in security, says a study of 700 users.
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July 31, 2007
31
Jul'07
How tabloids could hack Prince Charles' mobile phone
Computer Weekly can reveal how a tabloid newspaper might have hacked into Prince Charles' mobile phone. The same system could be used to steal corporate information, according to security expert Matt Lambert.
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July 25, 2007
25
Jul'07
Eden Project launches paperless ticketing system
The Eden Project in Cornwall has launched what is believed to be the UK's first paperless ticketing system based on mobile phones from start to finish.
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July 08, 2007
08
Jul'07
Symantec releases version 5.0 of Mobile Security Suite
Symantec has integrated a personal firewall, anti-virus, anti-spam and data encrytption in the latest release of its Mobile Security Suite. Symantec said version 5.0, a has been designed to provide mobile users with the same security and data ...
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July 01, 2007
01
Jul'07
Vodafone rolls out secure remote access service for firms
Vodafone has introduced Vodafone Secure Remote Access to help firms deliver secure mobile connectivity to their staff over any access network.
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June 28, 2007
28
Jun'07
Westminster council scraps parking meters for mobile payment system
Parking meters in central London are being axed in favour of a mobile-phone texting payment scheme.
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June 27, 2007
27
Jun'07
Contactless card trial gets wide approval
Mastercard Worldwide has announced the results of a trial of its mobile phone embedded payment card.
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June 27, 2007
27
Jun'07
Mobile applications boost productivity, says analysts
Rich mobile applications have the potential to change how users interface with enterprises' applications according to Burton Group analysts
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June 25, 2007
25
Jun'07
Spanish police arrest suspected mobile phone virus writer
Spanish police have arrested a man suspected of writing and distributing mobile phone viruses.
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June 21, 2007
21
Jun'07
Mobile deployment implementation considerations
Mobile deployments require a lot of pre-planning and consideration. If you've found a business case for a mobile deployment, use these steps on how to implement, manage, and secure.
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June 13, 2007
13
Jun'07
Users offered free mobile security platform
Mobile users are being offered a free mobile security system by AVG.
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June 07, 2007
07
Jun'07
Set strict policies for mobile workers, says SurfControl
IT directors need to set strict policies for mobile workers or risk opening up their corporate data to malicious hackers as laptop users are oblivious to the risks of insecure networks.
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May 30, 2007
30
May'07
Windows Mobile to capture mobile market through apps support
Microsoft Windows Mobile is poised to win large enterprise mobile customers from Blackberry and Symbian platforms, says consulting firm BRC.
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May 22, 2007
22
May'07
Two-thirds of businesses lack mobile integration plans
Almost two-thirds of businesses have no long-term mobile integration strategy in place, with the majority of firms adopting wireless technologies on an ad-hoc basis.
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May 01, 2007
01
May'07
Domino's Pizza clamps down on mobile device use
Domino's Pizza is attempting to combat the IT threat from internal users by controlling the use of mobile devices.
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April 12, 2007
12
Apr'07
HP bundles encryption security in mobile PCs
HP is to bundle a mobile data encryption program in its business notebook and tablet PCs.
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April 04, 2007
04
Apr'07
Half of all calls will be on mobiles by 2008, says report
Half of all voice traffic will originate on mobile phones by 2008 in Western Europe, said telecoms analyst Analysys in a report.
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March 16, 2007
16
Mar'07
Fire services trial mobile system for safety audits and equipment tests
Twelve of England's 47 fire services are trialling a mobile fire safety system that uses handheld devices and tablet PCs to conduct safety audits. They are expected to go fully live with the system within the next six months.
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March 13, 2007
13
Mar'07
Mobile phones 'do not interfere with medical equipment'
Mobile phones do not interfere with medical equipment in hospitals, according to research conducted by a US hospital group.
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March 02, 2007
02
Mar'07
Mobile phone engineer fined for file-sharing
A mobile phone engineer who shared unauthorised software on a peer-to-peer network has been ordered by the High Court to pay costs and damages to the Federation Against Software Theft.
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February 27, 2007
27
Feb'07
Wireless security: IT pros warily watching mobile phone threats
Security experts have warned repeatedly that mobile phone attacks will grow as the devices become more sophisticated. IT administrators are starting to believe them.
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February 23, 2007
23
Feb'07
Swansea inspectors use mobile data to meet DWP benefits fraud target
Smart projects: Bluetooth tablet PCs link into council systems to speed processes
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February 21, 2007
21
Feb'07
MS boosts collaboration for Windows Mobile 6.0
Microsoft has updated its mobile operating system, adding greater support for collaborative working.
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February 15, 2007
15
Feb'07
Bank of America launches advanced mobile banking service
Bank of America’s 21 million online banking customers are being offered an advanced secure mobile banking service to allow them to check balances, pay bills and transfer money.
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February 13, 2007
13
Feb'07
Nokia adds search function to mobile devices
Nokia has developed a Mobile Search application which can now search for content stored on devices as well as the mobile internet.
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February 12, 2007
12
Feb'07
Mobile carriers admit to malware attacks
Eighty-three percent of mobile operators surveyed by McAfee Inc. say they've suffered malware infections, but two competing security vendors say the overall threat is still small.
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February 07, 2007
07
Feb'07
Firms struggle to dispose safely of hard disc data
Companies are still struggling to dispose safely of their old PCs and mobile gadgets, with users open to having their personal details and identities stolen.
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January 30, 2007
30
Jan'07
Mobile GPS system virus could infect network
A mobile GPS system shipped with a virus that could infect the corporate network.
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January 24, 2007
24
Jan'07
Mobile banking to be targeted by fraudsters
This year will be the year when new mobile banking and payment initiatives will be increasingly targeted by those engaged in fraud and identity theft. The prediction comes from financial services advisory firm TowerGroup
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January 23, 2007
23
Jan'07
Pointsec delivers mobile network security
Mobile security firm Pointsec has released Device Protector to deliver port and storage data security management to networks and devices.
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January 16, 2007
16
Jan'07
Mobile security policy overview
Defining a mobile security policy is an essential step towards reducing business risk. This series will help you formulate and enforce an official mobile policy.
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December 19, 2006
19
Dec'06
SiRF sues over mobile location patents
SiRF Technology, a leading provider of GPS-enabled location technology, is suing Global Locate and its US distributor Innovation Sales for alleged patent infringements.
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December 14, 2006
14
Dec'06
Tracking system enables schools to log assets
A mobile tracking system has been launched to help schools log the IT assets they hold, along with other items.
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November 28, 2006
28
Nov'06
Forgetful staff leave businesses exposed
Corporate security is being put at risk by staff leaving their mobile phones, USB sticks, and laptop computers in London taxis.
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November 22, 2006
22
Nov'06
Nationwide laptop theft offers data safety lessons
The theft of a laptop computer from the home of a Nationwide employee has raised questions about how much data staff need to carry on mobile devices and what IT directors can do to protect sensitive information.
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November 21, 2006
21
Nov'06
Tyne and Wear Fire goes mobile with fire-risk data collection
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is using mobile computing to help save time and money in collecting fire-risk information from households.
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November 13, 2006
13
Nov'06
Mobile workers flout IT controls
European firms now plunge 32% of the telecom and networking budgets into mobility, according to a report by Forrester Research.
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November 08, 2006
08
Nov'06
Cabinet Office awards quality mark for Pocket PC security
The Cabinet Office’s Central Sponsor for Information Assurance (CSIA) has awarded Pointsec Mobile Technologies a quality mark for its Pocket PC mobile security system.
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October 30, 2006
30
Oct'06
Essential practices for securing mobile devices
In this lesson, Lisa Phifer examines inherent weaknesses in mobile messaging devices, and discusses how to lock down mobile platforms to protect against emerging threats and risky end-user behaviors and how to ensure Bluetooth-enabled handsets ...
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September 27, 2006
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Sep'06
NTL launches Quadplay service with Virgin offering
NTL Telewest has launched its “Quadplay” service, which offers customers broadband, a phone service, digital TV and a mobile phone service for £40 a month.
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September 26, 2006
26
Sep'06
Mobile growth to boost security spending, says Juniper
IT departments are expected to buy more IT security products over the next four years, to support the explosion in mobile data access.
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September 08, 2006
08
Sep'06
Nokia and Yahoo optimise mobile web search
Nokia has more closely integrated Yahoo! search technology into its top-of-the-range mobile devices to make it easier for users to find and save web content.
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August 31, 2006
31
Aug'06
New mobile data security spec on way
Leading players in the mobile industry are set to unveil a stronger security solution to protect data on mobile devices.
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August 30, 2006
30
Aug'06
PC and mobile makers 'not green enough'
The top 14 PC and mobile producers have all failed to secure a 'green' ranking in a Greenpeace guide to environmentally friendly electronics firms.
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August 02, 2006
02
Aug'06
Mobile security begins with policy
Mobile security can no longer be an afterthought. Mobile experts say security starts, but doesn't end, with policy.
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August 01, 2006
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Aug'06
Mobile security starts with policy
Mobile security can no longer be an afterthought. Mobile experts say security starts, but doesn't end, with policy
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July 31, 2006
31
Jul'06
UK firms ignore mobile email security
Half of UK businesses plan to set up staff for remote email access over the next year but are turning a blind eye to the related security issues.
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May 25, 2006
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May'06
Qualcomm sues Nokia in UK for alleged patent infringements
Qualcomm is suing Nokia in the UK for allegedly infringing two of its patents covering GSM and 2.5G mobile technology.
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May 23, 2006
23
May'06
Nokia aids smartphone management
Nokia is building corporate policy support into its mobile management software to make it easier for companies to manage their smartphones.
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May 03, 2006
03
May'06
Mobile and fixed lines fuse fortunes
The fixed mobile convergence market – combining landline and mobile in one device – could push the $28bn mark by 2011.
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April 20, 2006
20
Apr'06
Security worries puts off corporate mobile investment
According to a Symantec-sponsored Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) survey, more than 60% of IT directors are delaying mobile initiatives over security fears.
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April 18, 2006
18
Apr'06
US military to add voice interface to engineers' mobile IT
The US military is adding a speech interface to a system it uses to provide technical and economic data for its engineers and operations managers.
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April 04, 2006
04
Apr'06
Security fears delay mobile take-up, says EIU
Businesses are holding back on deploying mobile devices such as PDAs and smartphones because of concerns over their impact on network security, according to research by the Economist Intelligence Unit and anti-virus specialist Symantec.
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April 04, 2006
04
Apr'06
Getting ahead of rivals is main reason for adopting mobile apps
One of the main drivers for IT managers to adopt mobile applications across the business is to gain a competitive edge over their rivals, exclusive research by Computer Weekly and Vodafone has found.
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February 21, 2006
21
Feb'06
Good boost to mobile device security
Good Technology has launched a software product that offers businesses security protection for the mobile devices used by their staff.
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February 21, 2006
21
Feb'06
RoadSync update links Symbian devices to Microsoft Activesync
DataViz, a provider of Office compatibility products, has released software that will let users of Symbian-based mobile devices use Microsoft Activesync PC synchronisation software.
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February 17, 2006
17
Feb'06
Orange plans 3G TV for this year
Orange has joined the race to provide live TV to mobile users, with plans to pilot a system using 3G technology in England later this year.
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February 15, 2006
15
Feb'06
Mobile email fills inboxes
Of the roughly 650 million corporate email inboxes worldwide, Datamonitor estimates 35-40% could be mobilised, according to industry analyst Datamonitor.
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February 14, 2006
14
Feb'06
Virgin Mobile users to get live TV over DAB
Virgin Mobile is to be the first mobile operator to allow its customers to view live TV on their handsets after signing a deal with BT and Microsoft.
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January 20, 2006
20
Jan'06
Motorola posts strong fourth-quarter on back of mobile sales
Motorola has posted strong fourth quarter results, helped by a big increase in mobile handset sales.
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January 04, 2006
04
Jan'06
Text messaging to be used to chase unpaid court fines
The government’s new National Enforcement Service (NES) is considering using mobile text messages, e-mails and phone calls to persuade people to pay their court fines.
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December 13, 2005
13
Dec'05
Mobile data security boosted by self-destruct texts
A service offering secure self-destruct mobile text messages has been launched in the UK.
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December 02, 2005
02
Dec'05
French mobile operators fined for fixing market
The French competition authority has fined mobile operators Orange, SFR and Bouygues Telecom a record total of €534m (£382m) for market collusion practices.
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November 08, 2005
08
Nov'05
Qualcomm sues Nokia over mobile patents
Qualcomm is suing Nokia over alleged patent infringement in relation to GSM and 2.5G mobile technology used in the Finnish company’s handsets.
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November 03, 2005
03
Nov'05
Nokia launches business mobility solutions
Nokia to place added focus on mobile solutions for enterprises
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October 18, 2005
18
Oct'05
Getting on top of corporate mobile security
UK encryption firm BeCrypt believes companies need to develop stronger corporate policies to reflect the changing reality of mobile working, especially when it comes to deleting files containing sensitive information.
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October 17, 2005
17
Oct'05
Somerset social workers to share patient data using mobile PCs
Somerset County Council is equipping care workers with mobile PCs as part of a project to enable social workers, nurses and other hospital staff to share information about elderly patients and children that may be at risk.
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October 13, 2005
13
Oct'05
Nokia counters malware threat to data on its smartphones
Nokia and Symantec are working to improve mobile security on Nokia smartphones.
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September 28, 2005
28
Sep'05
The right way to secure your mobile apps
How do you achieve the fine balance between truly free access and robust security?